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D804 GYH

1987 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD804 GYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 164,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2008 164,005 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 160,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 152,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 143,121 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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D804 GYH is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D804 GYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D804 GYH registered?

D804 GYH is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 1987.

Is D804 GYH safe to buy?

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